Adam and Eve

Iron Lion · Dec 18, 2004

What are peoples opinions about the colour of Adam and Eves Skin?

Dad Ernie · Dec 18, 2004

Iron Lion said:
What are peoples opinions about the colour of Adam and Eves Skin?

The word "Adam" derives from:

0119 'adam {aw-dam'}
of unknown derivation; TWOT - 26b; v
AV - dyed red 5, red 4 ruddy 1; 10

1) to be red, red
1a) (Qal) ruddy (of Nazarites)
1b) (Pual)
1b1) to be rubbed red
1b2) dyed red
1b3) reddened
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to show red
1c2) to glare
1c3) to emit (show) redness
1d) (Hithpael)
1d1) to redden
1d2) to grow red
1d3) to look red

It is said that because Adam was made from the dust of the earth, that he had an "earthy" tone, but I suspect his complexion was probably lighter in color and the blood, being red, affected his appearance. Since his name is derived from the above, I suggest it probably has to do with the ability to "blush". Have you ever seen a very dark person "blush"?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

butterfoot · Dec 18, 2004

I am not sure why the tone of Adam's skin matters. We are all gods children regardless of the color of our skin. Science has proven that humans can adapt to climate and surroundings. We know that African Men and Women are a dark color because of the climate that they lived in. Same as why Russian men and women tend to be pale in color and have blonde hair. They don't need the color to protect their skin and head.

I am just curious why you asked this question?

Brain Damage · Dec 18, 2004

I don't know , but i know they didn't have a belly button...lol

Bon · Dec 18, 2004

Brain Damage said:
I don't know , but i know they didn't have a belly button...lol

I never thought of that.....but you're right, they wouldn't have.

Small issue but amusing.

Shalom from Bon

Judge158 · Dec 18, 2004

Dad Ernie said:
The word "Adam" derives from:

0119 'adam {aw-dam'}
of unknown derivation; TWOT - 26b; v
AV - dyed red 5, red 4 ruddy 1; 10

1) to be red, red
1a) (Qal) ruddy (of Nazarites)
1b) (Pual)
1b1) to be rubbed red
1b2) dyed red
1b3) reddened
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to show red
1c2) to glare
1c3) to emit (show) redness
1d) (Hithpael)
1d1) to redden
1d2) to grow red
1d3) to look red

It is said that because Adam was made from the dust of the earth, that he had an "earthy" tone, but I suspect his complexion was probably lighter in color and the blood, being red, affected his appearance. Since his name is derived from the above, I suggest it probably has to do with the ability to "blush". Have you ever seen a very dark person "blush"?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

What is the hebrew root word for ADAM that you are using that means to be red? can you tell me what letters it is? (example - adam is spelled Alef-Dalet-Mem)

Dad Ernie · Dec 18, 2004

Judge158 said:
What is the hebrew root word for ADAM that you are using that means to be red? can you tell me what letters it is? (example - adam is spelled Alef-Dalet-Mem)

Greetings Judge,

The best I can do is give you Easton's dictionary info:

Adam
Red, a Babylonian word, the generic name for man, having the same meaning in the Hebrew and the Assyrian languages. It was the name given to the first man,

I do not have anything that would give the phonetics of the hebrew language and there is no capability on this board to show the Hebrew letters, but I did notice they have a Greek font.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

Judge158 · Dec 18, 2004

oh, so you dont know the names of the letters? darn. oh well, i wuz just wondering! thanks!

Crazy Liz · Dec 18, 2004

Judge158 said:
oh, so you dont know the names of the letters? darn. oh well, i wuz just wondering! thanks!

Yes, adam in Hebrew is alef-dalit-mem. Same Hebrew letters as edom (Genesis 25:30) but with different vowels. Since Hebrew is a consonantal language, both are spelled the same in an unpointed text.

visionary · Dec 18, 2004

~da

hebrew for Adam

praying · Dec 18, 2004

Dad Ernie said:
Have you ever seen a very dark person "blush"?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

I said to myself that is interesting never knew that then this. Do you think that darker skinned people don't blush?

Judge158 · Dec 18, 2004

Crazy Liz said:
Yes, adam in Hebrew is alef-dalit-mem. Same Hebrew letters as edom (Genesis 25:30) but with different vowels. Since Hebrew is a consonantal language, both are spelled the same in an unpointed text.

lol i knew that, i was asking how he spelt the root that he was talking about, that ment "to redden"

but thanks! lol

Dad Ernie · Dec 18, 2004

mhatten said:
I said to myself that is interesting never knew that then this. Do you think that darker skinned people don't blush?

I am sure they do, but their dark skin doesn't show the "flush" as does a lighter skinned person.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

bshaw96 · Dec 19, 2004

Ive always pictured them as a pale white, lol. But then again they were naked in the beginning so maybe they had a really good all over tan . Seriously though, I have no idea. Maybe olive colored skin? Really though, not a clue!

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